StylistShops x Clarks

When Clarks approached me this summer and asked me to road test a pair of their AW14 collection I was happy to oblige. Years of working at magazines had exposed me to lots of viewings of Clarks' seasonal collections and I was always suitable impressed. Once you bypass the shoes that my Grandma Margaret loves so dear, theres a trove of total gems which would fit perfectly into any of our wardrobes.

I chose the Busby Jazz monk shoes for a day goofing about at my parents house in the countryside. As you've probably noticed by now I'm all about the flat shoe and these were the perfect alternative to the sneakers I tend to live in. Plus, they were probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, other brands take note - Clarks have some sort of layer of heaven under your foot which softens every step, I could have run a marathon in these. If I ever took up running. Which I doubt I will any time soon. But I COULD have, and that's what counts.

Read the full story and watch the video below or on Clarks website here - it's pretty much worth it just to check out Clive, the-best-dog-in-the-history-of-dogs, making his screen debut. 

Shop the Busby Jazz here and check out my other key picks from Clarks AW14 collection below.

From Top: Triple Buckle Biker Boot, Slip On Trainer, Leopard Kitten Heel, Green Suede Fringed Brogue, Double Strap Monk Shoe, Quilted Biker Boot. All from Clarks. 

Hot'n'Cold

This weather is freaking me and my wardrobe out big time. One minute hot, one minute cold. I'm scared to leave the house un-prepared for every eventuality. 

Today I've thrown on my enormous knit to brave the wet outdoors along with this clutch I found on ASOS recently and fell madly in love with. Celine on a budget, don't mind if I do...

Clutch bag £60 (currently down to £33) Asos.

My love for check has extended to these dream items too...

Shoes, Senso

Trousers, Isabel Marant Etoile

Shirt dress, Thakoon 

Summer Sandals

Although it may be thundering in London, my glimpse of sunshine this week has made me lust after even more orthopedically-flat-things to wear on my feet. Here are some of the styles I've been saving in my online shopping baskets..

White, floral and black, all Dune, Stripes Birkenstock, Leather Chloe, Monochrome Joseph.

Dune are having a moment on the flat-footed-front, their pool slides are reminiscent of the costlier Joseph,  Givenchy and Ancient Greek Sandal varieties. 

One of the below pairs is from Dune, and the other - Isabel Marant. 

Which is which? I'll leave that decision up to you....

Sandals DUNE Sandals ISABEL MARANT

New Season Shopping

Still not over trainers. Seem to be buying them as fast as I can wear them out. 

I've always been an advocate of flat shoes, as a class-A hypochondriac the idea of wearing uncomfortable shoes has never bode particularly well with me, so I think ill be plugging this trend for as long as possible.

A few of my favourites...

Acne sailor style, Gucci classics, checkerboard Vans, Bright Nikes, Adidas Gazelles, Topshop X Adidas collaboration, Neon New Balance and simple ASOS flat-forms.

A Week in SUPERGA : Day 5

My final day in Superga shoes and I'm back in my classic black 2750s. I have a soft spot for these babies because they seem to go with everything. 

I've paired them with my vintage Levi's for a casual Friday look to end the week....

Wearing: Superga 2750's in Black, Tshirt Zara, Coat DKNY, Jeans Levi's at Urban Outfitters.

A Week in SUPERGA : Day 2

It's Day 2 of my 'Week in Superga' challenge and I'm holding up well. The sun is out which means I can bare my legs, and all of a suddenly a world of outfits become available. 

Spirits are high, and lifted further by the girl with the pearl necklace chilling out upon my glasses frame.

Wearing: Superga 2750s in Black, Jacket No.21, Tshirt Zara, Skirt very old Prada, Bag New Look, Sunglasses Chanel

Week Ends

This week has been manic as on top of my usual meetings and work, I had over 30 'press days', an event where each press team shows off the best of their brand's new AW14 collections. 

I thought I'd share with you some of the best things I've seen over the last week - so you can (as I do) make a mental note of what you will be buying next season.

The perfect coat in MMK Michael Kors

 New brand SweetLime - I haven't taken the friendship bracelet they gave me off all week.

An early morning manicure at The Dorchester with Gudrun & Gudrun ...

and off to Matthew Williamson for a cronut and strawberry breakfast.

...and some amazing accessories...

Next stop Nicole Farhi, where I couldn't help trying on every single coat in the collection....

All available this winter (start saving).

Beautiful Tod's boots which every Fashion Editor has their eye on this season.

A quick pop in to Chanel's Bond Street store (I was walking past, it would be rude not to), where I fell for this Chanel bag. 

ASOS is always a personal favourite on the press day trail, and this year didn't disappoint. Look out for ASOS White leather separates, tartan accessories and Isabel Marant-esq sandals in winter materials.

I discovered new brand High who do amazing faux fur coats - plus these great winter boots.

Final stop - Matches Fashion - where I made a visual shopping list (which I'm now sharing with you)  of all the amazing things they have for winter which I need to have too. 

Fair's fair Matches.... share the love?